Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect groundbreaking solutions for the 2026 landscape. Shape how industries evolve through cutting-edge research, trend analysis, and collaborative innovation. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to influence global technological paradigms while working with world-class minds in our Austin innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and societal trends to develop strategic roadmaps for 2026 market dominance
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate and prototype disruptive business models
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate future-focused strategies into organizational DNA
- Author thought leadership reports on next-gen industry disruptions and opportunities
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of innovators, investors, and academic partners
- Quantify future market potential through data-driven scenario modeling
- Represent the company at global innovation forums and future-focused conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused business strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Certificate from Association of Professional Futurists (APF) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives